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Brock Keeling

Brock Keeling writes about the food and restaurant industry. He has also covered design, LGBTQ issues, and urbanism for various publications. His work has been featured in Eater, the San Francisco Chronicle, Curbed, Alta Journal, and New York magazine. He has held editorial roles at Curbed and 7x7 Magazine. Keeling is a graduate of the University of California at Santa Cruz.

The Oregon-based coffee empire arrived in Orange County to a large and enthusiastic reception.

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Dutch Bros opening in Fountain Valley draws pre-dawn crowd of hundreds

February 9, 2024 at 4:26 p.m.

The Oregon-based coffee empire arrived in Orange County to a large and enthusiastic reception.

These places offer food, decor and the right mood for a night out with that special someone.

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These are some of the romantic restaurants in Orange County for Valentine’s Day

February 8, 2024 at 10:03 a.m.

These places offer food, decor and the right mood for a night out with that special someone.

Sugar 'n Spice, which originally opened in 1945, will be listed along with a mixed-use retail space.

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Balboa Island frozen banana stand that inspired ‘Arrested Development’ hits the market

February 6, 2024 at 9:22 a.m.

Sugar 'n Spice, which originally opened in 1945, will be listed along with a mixed-use retail space.

Noted for its inventive coffee concoctions and long lines snaking from its drive-through windows, Dutch Bros. will open in Fountain Valley on Friday, Feb. 9.

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Cult-favorite coffee shop Dutch Bros opening first OC location this week

February 8, 2024 at 3:48 p.m.

Noted for its inventive coffee concoctions and long lines snaking from its drive-through windows, Dutch Bros. will open in Fountain Valley on Friday, Feb. 9.

'While this chapter may be closing, we are excited to embark on a new adventure,' the chef-owner said in a written statement.

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Corazon Taste of Mexico in Brea announces closure

February 2, 2024 at 5:55 p.m.

'While this chapter may be closing, we are excited to embark on a new adventure,' the chef-owner said in a written statement.

If you're thinking about changing your diet and lifestyle, this vegan market series would be a great place to dip your toes in the plant-based waters.

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Pop-up vegan market heads to San Clemente

February 2, 2024 at 10:01 a.m.

If you're thinking about changing your diet and lifestyle, this vegan market series would be a great place to dip your toes in the plant-based waters.

The former dairy shop, noted for its Googie design, has been repurposed as a new pitstop for the coffeehouse chain, but will keep most of its its architectural allure intact.

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Tustin’s Googie-style Alta Dena Dairy becoming a Starbucks

January 31, 2024 at 1:46 p.m.

The former dairy shop, noted for its Googie design, has been repurposed as a new pitstop for the coffeehouse chain, but will keep most of its its architectural allure intact.